Dr. Aaron Sigut

Professor

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Biography

Aaron Sigut is a Professor at Western University in the Faculty of Science. His expertise lies in Stellar Astrophysics, focusing on areas such as Massive Stars, Radiative Transfer, Star Clusters, Computational Astrophysics, and Circumstellar Disks. He employs Machine Learning techniques to enhance his research. Sigut has contributed significantly to the field, publishing several articles in prestigious journals including the Astrophysical Journal and Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has held various administrative positions, including Associate Chair of Graduate Programs and Administration, and is an active member of the Canadian Astronomical Society and the International Astronomical Union. Sigut has received multiple teaching awards, including the Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching from Western University. He has also been involved in outreach efforts and panel reviews for Compute Canada resource allocation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and research in the Department of Physics, specializing in Stellar Astrophysics.

Awards

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Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

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USC Teaching Honour Roll

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Faculty of Science Outreach Award

Courses

Physics 4351: Electromagnetic Theory II Astronomy 9101: Introduction to Radiative Transfer Astronomy 9610: Fundamentals of Astrophysics

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.